This piece was created as a commission for a collector who wanted to commemorate his birth year through the Chinese zodiac. Born in the Year of the Horse, he was looking for a design that celebrated the animal without relying on a traditional representation.

The horse has long been associated with qualities such as strength, energy and determination. Rather than depicting these characteristics through realism, this piece explores them through form and movement.

The artwork takes inspiration from cubism, breaking the horse into overlapping shapes and perspectives. This approach allows different aspects of the animal to coexist within the limited space of the dial, creating a sense of motion and structure that changes depending on how the watch is viewed. Individual elements emerge and recede, encouraging the eye to move around the composition.

The fragmented style also reflects the challenge of working at such a small scale. Rather than attempting to recreate every detail, the design focuses on capturing the essence and character of the horse through colour, shape and composition.